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Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Rockville, MD
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD

Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Rockville, MD. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Helfgott, completed a residency at Wash Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Helfgott an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Helfgott works at Practice in Rockville, MD with other offices in Washington, DC. They frequently treat conditions like Nearsightedness along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Helfgott's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    3200 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 210, Rockville, MD 20852 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 770-2424
  2. 2
    Medstar Washington Hospital Center
    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 877-6159
  3. 3
    Eye Physicians of Washington
    1155 21st St NW Ste M400, Washington, DC 20036 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 296-4900
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    1133 20th St NW Ste B150, Washington, DC 20036 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 296-4900

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  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

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Treatment frequency



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Nearsightedness
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Corneal Diseases
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
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Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Gonococcal Ocular Infection
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Monofixation Syndrome
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Strabismus Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    About Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French and Italian
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    NPI Number
    • 1922104405
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Wash Hospital Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Saint Vincent's Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Helfgott is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Helfgott has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Helfgott has seen patients for Nearsightedness, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Helfgott on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Helfgott. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Helfgott.

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